The Miserable Group

I watched Mayor Herenton last night conduct one of his few sit down interviews. Usually his interviews are impromptu and under duress. When I say under duress. I simply mean they usually take place in the spur of the moment, in front of a microphone and the news cameras. Even though this outing was a walk in the park. He still made it a productive campaign appearance. I'm sure he faces more public opposition than praise lately. The interview was conducted by one of his long time supporters "Janice Fullilove". On her new television show the "Truth be told". It wasn't a surprise that she didn't ask him the so-called hard questions. Like those who don't like him would've wanted. In spite of this advantage for the Mayor. I still think he presented himself admirably. He could have took this time to get down and dirty; but to his credit he didn't. He certainly wouldn't have been tempered down by Janis. That would have been right up her alley. She has been known to have a few fiery diatribes of her own.

I think Mayor Herenton will be reelected for a fifth term in office, but that's my opinion. In spite of all the things accomplished in his tenure. It escapes the minds and eyesight of many of the residents. Things I would think that would be obvious to anyone looking. Some people still think he has done a poor job. The Mayor touted his fiscal record and accomplishments. Despite being accused by some people of not doing so in the past. He stated his position on consolidation with which I agree. And he brought up the need for toll booths, which I've never heard him mention. The issue that he seems to take the most flack for; crime. He gave the only answer that he could. Regardless what anyone tells you, "the mayor can't stop crime". Until the people in the community change their mind and hearts, the crime statistics won't change. I like the name the Mayor came up with for his detractors. He called them "The Miserable Group".